>>Although tolerance varies in small animals, the minimum lethal dose is
>>about .1 oz [1/10 of an ounce] of baking chocolate or 2 oz. of milk
>>chocolate for a ferret weighing 2 lbs.
>
>While I'm sure your intentions are good, you are striking needless fear
>into the hearts of ferret owners by making unfounded statements.  You
>are taking what is known about DOGS and assuming it applies to FERRETS.
>But there is NO EVIDENCE that chocolate is toxic to ferrets.
 
Do you see the word 'DOG' in the above statement?  If it's evidence you
are looking for give a ferret a chocolate bar.
 
[Moderator's note: It's been done, with no ill effects.  I would *love*
to see a study about this and regularly search for it, but so far none
seems to have been done.  BIG]
 
[P.S.]
I neglected to say who Dr. Richardson is:
Dr. Jill A Richardson, DVM
Veterinary Poison Information Specialist
ASPCA National Animal Poison Control Center
www.napcc.aspca.org
[Posted in FML issue 4452]